UK girl's name
Shaanvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "adorned with splendor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaanvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaanvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shaanvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Shaanvi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaanvi ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 girls were registered as Shaanvi.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaanvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Shaanvi mean?
The name Shaanvi is of Hindu origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shaan," which means "glory" or "fame." It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in India.
The name Shaanvi is not found in ancient Hindu scriptures or historical records, suggesting that it is a more recent creation. However, its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, which has been in use for thousands of years and is the root of many modern Indian languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaanvi is in the early 1990s, when it started gaining popularity among Hindu families in various parts of India. Since then, it has become a widely used name, particularly in urban areas.
While the name Shaanvi is not associated with any specific historical figures, several notable individuals have borne this name in recent times. For instance, Shaanvi Dhingra is an Indian actress and model known for her work in television commercials and music videos. She was born in 1998 and has gained popularity for her work in the entertainment industry.
Another notable Shaanvi is Shaanvi Bhushan, an Indian child actress who has appeared in several Hindi films and television shows. She was born in 2009 and has received critical acclaim for her performances in movies like "Phillauri" and "Hichki."
Shaanvi Sharma is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in various age-group tournaments. She was born in 1997 and has been part of the Indian women's cricket team setup since her teenage years.
Shaanvi Gupta is an Indian badminton player who has won several national and international tournaments. She was born in 2000 and is considered one of the rising stars in Indian badminton.
Shaanvi Kapoor is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was born in 1985 and has performed extensively in India and abroad, showcasing various forms of Indian classical dance, including Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
While these are just a few examples, the name Shaanvi has gained popularity across various fields, including entertainment, sports, and the arts, reflecting its modern and versatile nature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shaanvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Shaanvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shaanvi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaanvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaanvi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4638 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shaanvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaanvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shaanvi was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Shaanvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Shaanvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaanvi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "adorned with splendor".
How many people are called Shaanvi in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Shaanvi across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.